Rebellious Forests
(Author) Pavel Hroch
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- A collection of unique photographs from the Purépecha region of Michoacán, Mexico, which present a world that rebels against the changes of history in a constant desire not to disappear - The images in this book highlight two viewpoints: on the one hand, that of the Purépecha themselves, a forest civilization marked by an indomitable spirit of rebellion and a desire to present their virtually unchanging world; and, on the other hand, that of a photographer astonished by the events unfurling around him who portrays them in a unique, unrepeatable record. Both these viewpoints intertwine to create images in which the spiral of time becomes so dense that it seems to trap the reader in this ancestral world - Featuring unique previously unseen pictures - Includes the stories behind the photographs - Depicts fascinating hidden communities Cherán is a social, political, and anthropological phenomenon without precedent in Mexico. Rebellious Forests gathers together images captured by Pavel Hroch during his travels in the land of the Purépecha in Michoacán, particularly the towns of Cherán, Comachuén, and Cocucho. These photographs show a world confronting global problems such as deforestation, water shortages, and the violence of organized crime while also rebelling against historical changes, driven by a constant desire to endure. The book reflects the Purépecha community's successful struggle to achieve autonomy and control over their territory after a confrontation that pitted armed locals against illegal loggers and drug traffickers. This resistance led to the expulsion of these invaders and the establishment of Purépecha systems of security and self-government, based on their own cosmology and traditional practices.
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Publisher:
Kulturalis
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781836360001
Publish year:
2024
Publish date:
Nov. 15, 2024
Pavel Hroch
Pavel Hroch is a Czech novelist renowned for his masterpiece "The Forgotten Village," a haunting exploration of memory and loss in post-war Europe. His intricate prose and vivid characterizations have earned him critical acclaim, solidifying his place as a leading voice in contemporary European literature.
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